CPSC2004-02-05
CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
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Hazard
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the "Mega Riders" immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product, with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self-addressed box to return the product.
Sold at
Lowe's and Home Depot stores by special order, and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide, from March 2003 through October 2003, for about $90.
Affected count
1,220
Injuries reported
There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Swing-N-Slide "Mega Rider" Swings
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.swing-n-slide.com, or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Swing-N-Slide-Announce-Recall-of-Mega-Rider-Swings-Don't want to check this manually?
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